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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesApril 10, 1989 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT CITIZEN'S COMMENTS David Morgan Mack McDonnell PUBLIC HEARINGS Increase in Water Rates TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING M I N U T E S CS��D City Hall Council Chambers Council President Stoknes called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, MARILYN G. STOKNES (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. John Colgrove (City Attorney), Ross Earnst (Public Works Director), John McFarland (City Administrator), Ron Waldner (Police Chief) Don Williams (Parks and Recreation Director). David Morgan, audience, reported that the Silver View development with 22 units on the west side of the City was required to put in a drain field. The drain field does not work. Who should be made aware of this problem? Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, stated he would take care of the matter. Mack McDonnel, audience, stated he was impressed by the welcome package sent out by the City to the next citizens in the annexed areas. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, stated a 1989 Tukwila water rate increase has been made necessary by the Seattle Water Department rate increase of 21% for Tukwila which will be effective April 1, 1989. With the projector Mr. Earnst showed the comparison of Tukwila with other surrounding cities. He stated there are three scenarios that reflect the alternatives available to increase the water rate for Tukwila. Scenario "A" provides an increase for all months of 1989 beginning with the April 30, 1989 billing of a 12% increase for both residential and commercial customers per 100 cubic feet of water. Scenario "B" would establish a summer rate only. The 1988 existing rate would apply until May 25 and be reapplied for September 15 to December 31.. The increase for summer months would be 23.5% per cubic foot of water. Scenario "C" would be a 6% increase during the non summer months and an 18% increase during the summer months. Council President Stoknes opened the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m. Bob Sukert, 14909 57th South, stated he would like to complain about water prices. He does not get enough pressure at his home and if two sources of water are being used there is no pressure at all Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, answered that the pressure problem will be solved by the installation of the reservoir and the new pump station. There being no further comments from the audience, Council President Stoknes closed the Public Hearing at 8:59 P.M. Councilmember Moriwaki stated the City buys water from the City of Seattle and they have raised their rates. This necessitates a raise in the water rates by the City of Tukwila. The committee has recommended Scenario "C" which would be a modest increase during the non summer months and a little larger increase during the summer months. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE INCREASE IN WATER RATES BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR ALTERNATE "C MOTION CARRIED, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 10, 1989 Page 2 SPECIAL ISSUES Disc. on King Cty. Open Space Trail Bond Issue. Disc. on Community Dev. Block Grant Local Program Policies School Board Issues Discussion off Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, stated King County is again sponsoring an Open Space /Trail Bond issue and cities in the area have been asked to select projects for consideration. He distributed the list and asked for further input. The list suggested: wetland in the central business district; wetland at Macadam Road and South 144th; River Lots -Golf Course; River Lots -Fort Dent; and the Interurban Trail which would construct remainder of trail into Fort Dent Park. Councilmember Duffie noted there was nothing selected for the west side of the City. Don Williams explained the guidelines and stated not all of the projects we might want would follow the guidelines. Councilmember Moriwaki stated his concern last year when the bond was put to vote was that the City would be subsidizing many projects but very few of them would benefit Tukwila. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCILMEMBERS SUBMIT LIST OF SELECTIONS BY NEXT MONDAY NIGHT'S MEETING AND IT INCLUDE THE SOUTHGATE PARK AND ANY OTHER PROJECTS THE COUNCILMEMBERS WOULD LIKE TO HAVE CONSIDERED. MOTION CARRIED. Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, explained in order for the City to receive "pass- through" funds for 1990 Local Program Policies must be adopted and forwarded to the CDBC office by April 28, 1989. The policies provide guidance for decisions to be made in July concerning what projects, planning or services the City's CDBG funds should support. In 1990 the City will receive approximately $50,000 in funding which is subject to the new popula- tion of the City and the percentage of low and moderate income residents. On April 17, 1989 a public hearing will be held to discuss the policies. Councilmember Hernandez stated she would like to have a fifth policy added that would be the research /availability of affordable housing for low and moderate income citizens. Councilmember Moriwaki stated policy 3 should state: Preference will be given to capital improvement projects that will benefit low /moderate income groups. Councilmember Robertson referred to the recent joint meeting the Council had with the South Central School District. The School Board suggested that the City participate in some of the plans and design for the new high school. In attending the Parks Commission meeting they expressed an interest in the auditorium and the desire to have it expanded by 250 -300 seats for community use. That would require a small storage room for artists, etc., to store their equipment in while they were entertaining in the auditorium. Councilmember Hernandez stated the auditorium was the most beneficial for the City to participate in for community use. Councilmember Harris concurred that the auditorium was the most feasible and most usable idea presented by the School Board. The swim pool is a separate issue, but she would like to share on that feature. Council President Stoknes sometimes there are good responses to things that are presented. She did not see the need for a lot of seats in the auditorium. Councilmember Moriwaki said expansion could be made in the area of the auditorium. The expense might be revenue generated. Councilmember Duffie stated the City should build for expansion. Council President Stoknes stated she would like to have some figures on the cost of 250 -300 more seats plus the storage room. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES April 10, 1989 Page 3 SPECIAL ISSUES Contd. School Board Issues Disc. contd. Retreat Agenda REPORTS Mayor Staff COUNCTLMEMBER HERNANDEZ LEFT THE MEETING AT 10:59 P.M. R Councilmember Robertson suggested if the school wants to provide an office for a police officer and a parks office that would be agreeable. Councilmember Duffie said he didn't agree that the police should have an office there. Councilmember Hernandez concurred. Councilmember Robertson said the public lockers and changing room were not high priority items. Mayor Van Dusen stated he attended the local library board meeting last week. They were concerned because they heard the library was to be closed and would be located in the school. Some people would like to see more involvement in the school but the majority of citizens are against involving the library with the schools. Most people like a small library they can walk to. Councilmember Hernandez concurred with the opinion expressed by Mayor Van Dusen. Councilmember Robertson said the library is presently located on the school ground in a separate building. If it poses a problem when the school is designed he would be willing to discuss locating the library in the school with a separate entrance and a wall between the school library and the public library. There would be a need for separate parking. Councilmember Harris said the City Hall is the center of the City not the school. Councilmember Robertson said when the school is designed we will have the money figure in front of us. They have asked for capital for a day care center and help for low income parents. Councilmember Robertson stated he would like to see the following items on the agenda for the Council Retreat: 1) Form of City government (includes boards and commissions); 2) Council Operating Procedures; 3) Major policies of City; 4) Our image as a new City. Councilmember Moriwaki stated the agenda should be structured so there is a specified time to be spent on each item. If discussion time goes over the specified time it should be with the approval of the Councilmembers. John McFarland, City Administrator, stated the interlocal agreement with King County to provide police services for a specified time is due to be signed on Friday. The figure we have arrived at is $46.22 /hour for 45 days. We will need a special meeting on Thursday or Friday for acceptance by the City. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE COUNCIL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1989, TO APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, reported King County has passed an ordinance to fund the operation of Fort Dent for the next year. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES April 10, 1989 Page 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:59 11:05 P.M. ADJOURNMENT 11:08 P.M. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PURCHASE OF PROPERTY. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY STOKNES, THAT COUNCIL GO OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Marilyn G. to, nes, ouC� ncil Presi ent Noma Booher, Recording Secretary d